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No. 6 North Carolina spoils Boeheim’s return, 84-73
By Bryce Kerr
January 10, 2016 - 6:00pm
Syracuse keeps it close but can’t stop the Tar Heels down the stretch to pull off the upset

It was a back and forth game that included 16 lead changes before North Carolina pulled away in the final minutes. The Orange stayed in the game due to improved rebounding compared to its recent games.

Orange football hires new head coach
By Yonah Perline
December 5, 2015 - 4:44pm
Dino Babers, who currently serves as the head coach at Bowling Green State University, will officially announce his joining the Orange on Monday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m.

Coach Babers was on the sidelines coaching the Falcons to a Mid-Atlantic Conference championship last night, 34-13 over the Northern Illionois Huskies. Today, he is the new head coach of the Syracuse Orange football program. 

 

Syracuse football head coach fired
By Yonah Perline
November 23, 2015 - 2:37pm
The search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

Scott Shafer was relieved of his duties as Syracuse football head coach Monday morning. The decision will be effective after the conclusion of the final game of the season this Saturday versus Boston College in the Carrier Dome. 

 

2015 National Champions!
By Bryce Kerr
November 21, 2015 - 6:30pm
The first NCAA title for any Syracuse sport since the 2009 men's lacrosse team.

The Syracuse men’s cross country team took home the 2015 National Championship today in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the first NCAA title for SU since 1957.

The Orange entered the race ranked No. 2 in the nation behind only Colorado. The ‘Cuse win was somewhat of an upset, because Colorado was ranked No. 1 all year long and had won every race this season.

Orange women's ice hockey slides to 5-2 loss versus Cornell
By Andrew Chelney
November 15, 2015 - 12:56pm
"It's always hard when the first one goes in, especially on the first shot a minute into the game", Orange goalie Jenn Gilligan said after the loss.

The puck past by senior goaltender Jenn Gilligan after the first shot on goal and just 1:08 played, and things rolled on from there as the Orange (5-7-1) were defeated by the Cornell Big Red (2-4-1) at the War Memorial Arena.

 

Orange sharp shooting on target against Florida Southern
By Brian Ho
November 9, 2015 - 1:41pm
The men's basketball team hosted another exhibition game at the Carrier Dome on Sunday versus a Division II squad.

The Syracuse Orange closed out their second and final exhibition against the Florida Southern Moccasins with a 96-54 home victory.

Behind their stifling zone defense and lights-out shooting performance from 3-point range, the Mocs stood no chance after falling behind 53-22 at the half.

LSU Tigers a true test for ailing Orange
By Tim Ferguson
September 27, 2015 - 8:34am
Although 3-0, Syracuse will face its toughest opponent in week four and with a weak depth chart, they'll need key players to step up.

With just hours until kick-off, the SU football team finds themselves facing arguably their greatest test of the season. Only the Clemson version of the Tigers would argue that LSU is not the biggest game on the ‘Cuse schedule.  But, until that late season ACC showdown at home, this upcoming clash in the Dome will have a Super Bowl feel for Central New York.

Soccer stars Ben Polk hat-trick as the Orange beat Pitt 5-0
By Yonah Perline
September 26, 2015 - 1:18am
Friday night featured deadly SU crosses, volleys and shots as the offense took full advantage of an overwhelmed Panthers team.

Junior forward Ben Polk scored a hat-trick which highlighted a  5-0 Syracuse rout of Pittsburgh on Friday night at the SU Soccer Stadium. The Orange earned their first ACC victory and moved their season record to 5-2-1 and 1-1-1 in conference play, while the Panthers are 4-3-1 and 0-3. 

 

Orange to take on Central Michigan Chippewas Saturday
By Tyriq Butler
September 18, 2015 - 8:41pm
Syracuse looks to build on last season's 31-10 victory against the Chippewas in Mount Pleasant

 

 

For the second-straight season, Syracuse has begun the year with a 2-0 record. Much to its dismay, though, the Orange lost nine of its remaining 10 games last season. On Saturday afternoon against Central Michigan, ‘Cuse will be looking to exorcise those demons.

 

Orange set to battle Demon Deacons Saturday
By Tyriq Butler
September 11, 2015 - 2:25pm
After blowout victories in Week 1, the Syracuse Orange and Wake Forest Demon Deacons will face-off at the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon.

It was a great start to the season for the Syracuse Orange and Wake Forest Demon Deacons; both teams collectively outscored their opponents by a score of 88-3. On Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome, a clash between the ACC teams will have both squads looking to make a statement in Week 2 of the young season.